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Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs

Auditor, GS-0511-09/11/12/13

Announcement Number:

JP-13-023

Application Deadline:

12/23/2012

Job Location:

Washington, Dist of Columbia

Open Date:

12/12/2012

Salary Range:

Min:

51630.0

- Max:

115742.0

Location Notes:

Washington, DC

Pay Schedule:

Annual

Who May Apply:

Unrestricted

Time Limit:

Permanent - No time limit

Promotion Potential:

13

Number of Vacancies:

1

Work Schedule:

Full Time

Agency Marketing Statement:

Do you want to be a leader in your field at the Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), where you can provide innovative leadership to federal, state, local, and tribal justice systems, by disseminating state-of-the-art knowledge and practices across America, and provide technical excellence in the field of auditing? If you answered yes, then OJP is the career choice for you. You will serve as an Auditor in the Office of Audit, Assessment, and Management (OAAM), Audit and Review Division. In this capacity, you will conduct audits of OJP's internal controls, in accordance with OMB Circular A-123, to ensure that key business processes related to financial management, operations, and information technology, are designed and functioning properly. You will be responsible for identifying deficiencies in these controls, and making recommendations to improve these controls, as appropriate.

Notes:

HOW TO APPLY: Applications for this position are being processed through an on-line applicant assessment system that has been specifically configured for Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs applicants. Even if you have already developed a resume in USAJOBS, you will need to access this on-line system to complete the application process. If you are unable to apply online, you may contact Avue Digital Services for alternate application procedures. Please call Avue at 800-407-0147 or email Joeavue@avuetech.com.

Applicants submitting required documents can electronically attach them to the employment application or email them to OJPApplicants@usdoj.gov . If this is not possible, copies of documents can be faxed to 253-573-9869, or mailed to the following address: (AGENCY), c/o Avue Technologies Corporation, ATTN: Avue Enterprise Direct, 1145 Broadway Plaza, Suite 800, Tacoma, WA 98402. All faxed or mailed proof documents must be identified with applicant's name and vacancy announcement number.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you may lose consideration for this position (or lose the special consideration for which you may be eligible).

All applicants who qualify based on education or a combination of education and experience must provide an unofficial college transcript (Note: If you are selected for this position, official transcript(s) will be required prior to your first day.) (Use if education is being credited for the purpose of meeting minimum qualification requirements or if grade point average is being used to determine superior academic achievement.)

Your on-line application must include your:1. Resume and/or work history profile,2. Responses to the online questions,3. Required supporting documents, as applicable;4. Cover letter (optional).5. Current federal employees must submit your most recent performance appraisal (dated within the last 18 months or a separate statement explaining why you are unable to submit your appraisal.)

Note: If a cover letter is submitted, it may be used to assess your qualifications.

You must indicate on your on-line application the highest permanent grade you have held; if this grade is different from your current grade, you must submit an additional SF-50 or other official agency documentation showing this grade in order to receive credit.

Applications and supporting documents must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.

Applicants who apply online will automatically receive email acknowledgement of receipt of their application.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS - VETERANS PREFERENCE: In order to verify your veteran preference entitlement, you must submit with your application , a copy of the Member Copy 4 of your DD-214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty); official statement of service from your command if you are currently on active duty; or other official documentation (e.g., documentation of receipt of a campaign badge or expeditionary medal) that shows your military service was performed under honorable conditions. In addition, if you are a disabled veteran, a Purple Heart recipient, or widow/widower of a veteran, the spouse of a disabled veteran or the natural mother of a disabled or deceased veteran, you must submit a Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, and the other required documentation identified on the reverse side of the SF-15 to support your preference claim

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS - CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN (CTAP ) SELECTION PRIORITY: For proof of CTAP eligibility, you must provide a copy of a document from each of the following three categories: 1. One of the following: Your Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice; Your Reduction in Force (RIF) notice offering a lower graded position accompanied by a declination of the offer (the RIF notice must state that declination will result in separation under RIF); Notice of proposed removal for declining a directed geographic relocation outside the local commuting area (for example, a directed reassignment or change in duty station); Certificate of expected separation; or Other official agency certification or notification indicating that your position is surplus (for example, a notice of position abolishment or a notice of eligibility for discontinued service retirement).

2. Your Notification of Personnel Action(s), SF-50(s), or other official documentation that shows: a. You are a current: i). career or career-conditional competitive service employee, in tenure group 1 or 2, at grade GS-15 or equivalent and below; or ii). excepted service employee serving without time limit at grade GS-15 or equivalent and below who has been conferred noncompetitive appointment eligibility and selection priority by law for competitive service positions; and b. The position you may be or are being separated from: i). Is equal to or higher than the grade of the job announced; and ii). Has the same or higher promotion potential as the job announced; and iii). Is in the same local commuting area as the job

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS - INTERAGENCY CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE (ICTAP) SELECTION PRIORITY: If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee eligible for consideration under the ICTAP, you must submit proof of eligibility. For proof of ICTAP eligibility, you must provide a copy of a document from each of the following three categories: 1. Category 1Your Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice; Your Reduction in Force (RIF) notice offering a lower graded position accompanied by a declination of the offer (the RIF notice must state that declination will result in separation under RIF); Notice of proposed removal for declining a directed geographical relocation outside the local commuting area, (e.g., a directed reassignment or a change in duty station); Certification from your former employing agency documenting that it was unable to place you as required by part 353 of 5 CFR (Restoration to duty from compensable injury); Notification from OPM that your disability annuity has been or will be terminated; Certification that you are a former Military Reserve Technician or National Guard Technician receiving a special disability retirement annuity from the military department or National Guard Bureau

2. Category 2. Your Notification of Personnel Action(s), SF-50(s), or other official documentation that shows: a. You are a current or former:i. career or career-conditional competitive service employee, in tenure group 1 or 2, at grade GS-15 or equivalent and below; or ii. excepted service employee serving without time limit at grade GS-15 or equivalent and below who has been conferred noncompetitive appointment eligibility and selection priority by law for competitive service positions; and b. The position you may be or are being separated from:i. Is equal to or higher than the grade of the job announced; and ii. Has the same or higher promotion potential as the job announced; and iii. Is in the same local commuting area as the job announced

SPECIAL HIRING AUTHORITY DOCUMENTATION:If you are applying under a special hiring authority, submit a copy of proof of your eligibility.

ADDITIONAL NOTES:OJP offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation; sick leave; holidays; telework; life insurance; health benefits; and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. This link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered to Federal employees: http://www.usajobs.gov/EI/benefits.asp#icc.

OJP offers various alternative work schedules and telework, which varies from office to office. Alternative work schedules afford employees the opportunity to work compressed or alternate work schedules. The telework program allows many employees to work from home, or at an alternate location on a recurring or situational basis.

OJP has partnered with the Vida Fitness Center, which is conveniently located in the Verizon Center, for your physical fitness needs. In addition, OJP offers on-site fitness centers at various DOJ locations within the downtown areas, most of which are located within walking distance. OJP also offers credit union services; ATM machine is located on-site. We also have a health unit and an on-site nurse for your usage and convenience.

Transit Benefits: To defray your commuting cost, we are pleased to offer the Employee Transit Benefit Program which allows eligible employees to receive up to $125 per month tax-free.

Service Credit for Non-Federal Experience: The Federal Workforce Flexibility Act allows newly hired employees to be granted credit for previous military or private sector experience directly related to the position for which hired. This non-Federal experience may be counted as service time for annual leave accrual purposes upon appointment. For additional information, please contact the human resources representative identified on this announcement.

Duties:

Develops procedures and systems for establishing, operating, and assessing the effectiveness of administrative control systems in line or operating programs. Develops procedures and systems for evaluating, accomplishing, and monitoring audits, inspections, or management/internal control reviews.

Performs, or assists in performing, systematic examinations and appraisals of financial records, financial and management reports, management controls, policies and practices affecting or reflecting the financial condition and operating results of an activity, program, or organization inside or outside the department or agency. Conducts or assists in coordinating activities related to the detection of fraud, waste, and abuse.

Performs or assists in conducting audit evaluations such as reviews, surveys, studies, analyses, or examinations of programs or activities, to provide information to managers for decision making purposes; for use in making recommendations for improvements to programs, policies, or procedures; and for use in taking administrative action.